general john allen, the top commander of the u.s. forces in afghanistan, is under investigation for inappropriate communications with jill kellie. many people cannot understand why a personal affair would have such large ramifications in the military field. the military has a very strict code of conduct. if the allegations are true, to the highest-ranking military officials could be in serious trouble. >> most cases of adultery -- because these two men are so powerful, there cases could wind up in court. they were at lunchtime to the most powerful military leaders in america. -- they were at a one time two of the most powerful military leaders in america. >> i do not understand what the big brouhaha is about it. why does it matter? >> many americans do not understand how one of their can have such serious consequences for the former cia director and the man who succeeded petraeus as head of the military campaign in afghanistan. petraeus can still face military justice. >> the expect military members to hold such values. >> lisa winte